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Dubai to pay $7.2m bonus to cab plate holders

The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the payment of Dhs26.5m ($... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 31 - 2013 at 08:12

Saudi to spend SR880m on Jazan road projects

The Saudi government is set to implement road projects worth SR880.38m in the southern province... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, March 30 - 2013 at 02:19

Suez Canal February revenue down 7.4%

Egypt has said revenue from the Suez Canal dropped 7.4% to $375.3m in February, compared with the... Read full article »
Egypt: Saturday, March 30 - 2013 at 02:19

Nakilat agrees to work with Sonatrach on gas transport, fleet support

Qatar's Nakilat and Algeria's state-run energy firm Sonatrach have signed a memorandum of... Read full article »
Qatar: Thursday, March 28 - 2013 at 01:24

Sharjah to convert taxis to run on CNG

The Sharjah Transport Corp (STC) has said work has started to convert all taxis in the emirate to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 28 - 2013 at 01:24

Agility awarded Iraq deal

Kuwait-based logistics firm Agility has said it has been awarded a three-year contract by Shell... Read full article »
Kuwait: Thursday, March 28 - 2013 at 01:23

Iraq's first dry port to open in June

French container transportation and shipping company CMA CGM has announced plans to open an... Read full article »
Iraq: Wednesday, March 27 - 2013 at 04:51

Two 747-8F aircraft join Saudia Cargo fleet

Saudi Airlines Cargo has announced the addition of two 747-8F aircraft to its fleet, bringing its... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, March 27 - 2013 at 04:50

Jordan denies border closure with Syria

Jordan has denied reports that it has closed borders with Syria due to clashes on the Syrian... Read full article »
Jordan: Tuesday, March 26 - 2013 at 03:50

Mideast client places $281m order for four Hyundai PCTC vessels

South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co has announced it has won a $281m order to build four pure... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, March 26 - 2013 at 03:50

RTA may make eWallet available for residents

The Roads and Transport Authority has said the eWallet online payment facility for corporates... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 26 - 2013 at 03:50

Freezone Sohar aims to lease 80 hectares this year

Oman's Freezone Sohar has said it expects to sign land-lease deals for around 80 hectares in... Read full article »
Oman: Tuesday, March 26 - 2013 at 03:49

Suez Canal reports highest daily traffic in 2013

Egypt's Suez Canal Authority has said a record 68 vessels and container ships carrying 3.8... Read full article »
Egypt: Monday, March 25 - 2013 at 08:15

DP World to expand in Latin America, Africa

DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has said he wants his company to expand in Latin... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 25 - 2013 at 08:13

Aramco, STX to set up $4bn ship repair yard

Saudi Aramco has agreed with South Korea's STX Heavy Industries to build a $4bn ship repair and... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, March 24 - 2013 at 03:36